Simple Salad with Lots of Flavor

This is my mom's recipe and it's soooo delicious. I just had to share!

1/2 c sliced almonds
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 c chopped celery
2 whole green onions, chopped
1 16 oz can of mandarin oranges, drained

Dressing ingredients:
1/2 tsp salt
1.4 c veg oil
1 tbsp chopped parslay
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vinegar
dash of Tabasco and dash of pepper

In sauce pan, over med heat, cook almonds and sugar, stirring constantly until almonds are coated and sugar is dissolved. Cool and mix together dressing ingredients. Last, mix lettuce, celery, onions and add almonds and oranges. Toss with dressing.